HARRY Redknapp could be set for a shock move to the Ukraine after the national club showed interest in the former Tottenham manager.

The Ukrainian team were turned down by their own striker Andriy Shevchenko and have now turned their attention on the snubbed British manager.

Redknapp, who was the nation's favourite to become the next England manager was left in the doghouse after he subsequently sacked as Spurs manager to Andre Villas Boas.

Now an opportunity in Ukraine has arisen.

Ukrainian Football Federation chiefs met to discuss the national team's future.

A statement on the club's website revealed: "The praesidium took the decision to begin talks with Redknapp's representatives relating to him working in the post of chief coach of the national Ukraine team."

FFU official Mikhail Fomenko, in comments quoted by the website, said Redknapp fitted the bill.

The praesidium took the decision to begin talks with Redknapp

Ukrainian Football Federation

Mr Fomenko said: ""He has a lot of experience, coaching talent and knows how to motivate footballers.

"In whatever team he led Redknapp very quickly improved the quality of the play and achieved significant progress. Today he is an expert in the game and one of the best England coaches."